Why beard oil is the most important product every guy with facial hair should use

To keep beards healthy and
dandruff-free, beard oil is essential.Shutterstock

Maintaining your beard growth is no easy task. It takes work
to keep it looking good and healthy. You already know that it
requires some
trimming.

Now comes the next step: beard oil.

Never heard of it? Fear not — it is quite simple to use and
inexpensive to procure.

But first, let's go over why you need it.

Just like the hair on your head needs moisturizer in the form of
a conditioner, so does the hair on your face.

Beard oil, however, moisturizes not only the beard hair, but the
hard-to-reach skin underneath. This will prevent the dreaded
itchy beard dandruff, Dove Men hair expert
Jason Schneidman told the Huffington Post, which is caused
when beard hairs wick away moisture from the skin.

Beard oil doubles as a styling agent. Just as you would put
styling cream in your hair, it leaves your beard softer to the
touch and easily manageable. It will also add body to your
beard, helping cover up any bald spots you might have, and make
it smell nice — as if you were wearing a natural
cologne.Prospector Co. ($28),
Beardbrand ($15), and Artnaturals ($13).Barneys, Amazon, Beard Brand

Convinced? Great. To put it on, remember that a little goes a
long way, and a small amount will work well. Smooth it into your
beard after you take a shower or wash your face, making sure to
get an even coat. Start down at the skin, working your way up
through the hair. This should be done daily. A comb can work well
for longer beards.

As for which one you should buy, they all do essentially the same
thing with different scents and using slightly different
combinations of oils. Some of the most trusted brands include
Beardbrand ($15),
Artnaturals ($13), and
Prospector Co. ($28)